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autismqi

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Quality Improvement Project

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This project will extend the Developmental and Autism Screening in primary care practice in Vermont by identifying practices in need of training and developing a training module to introduce the scientific and national guidelines that support age-appropriate developmental and autism screening.

 

Objectives:

  • Support the adoption of best-practices around developmental and autism screening in the primary care setting by surveying current practices, developing a training model, and providing quality improvement training to between 35-40 primary care practices.
  • Develop an ASD algorithm for VT Medical Homes to prepare Medical Homes and families for how to manage the process from positive screen to diagnosis.

Accomplishments of the ASD QI Project:

  • On-going

Project Contact

Kim Paul, BSN, RN

 

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